SF 699

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/12/2013 08:27am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; requiring medical assistance to cover doula services;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 256B.0625, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 28b. new text end

new text begin Doula services. new text end

new text begin Medical assistance covers doula services provided by a
certified doula as defined in section 148.995, subdivision 2, of the mother's choice. For
purposes of this section, "doula services" means childbirth education and support services,
including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, birth, and
postpartum.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2014, or upon federal
approval, whichever is later, and applies to services provided on or after the effective date.
new text end